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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.70, 701.60 and 340.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.70, 701.60 and 340.71 is: 469.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.70 : 701.60 = 340.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.70/701.60 = 340.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.70x = 701.60 × 340.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.70x = 239,040.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,040.43/508.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.91

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